I am a new hunter with only a Browning 12 gauge shotgun. Lets say I have $1000 to spend.What would you recommend that I buy next?

A) Buy a rifle. What brand, caliber would any of you recommend?

B) Buy a compound bow/crossbow. Which is preferred? Im leaning towards compound bow, but my father-in-law suggests crossbow. Then I could still buy a reasonably priced rifle. What brand/caliber would any of you recommend for a rifle under $500 or so.

Im leaning towards B because I can bow hunt during bow hunting season, but the learning curve of shooting a compound bow is what bothers me.

I hunt out of state so I want to get more 'bang out of my buck', literally speaking.

Let me know what you guys think!